Promote your digital collection with ease using SmartyCat for Libby
Between planning and hosting library programs, helping patrons find their next great read, creating curated collections for Libby and more, staff time is at a premium. It’s also one of your greatest assets, which is why it’s so important to find opportunities to make their…
Harris County Public Library is empowering democracy by providing local voter guides in Libby
In today’s digital age, access to information is key to empowering citizens and fostering democracy. With the upcoming elections, staying informed about candidates and issues is more important than ever. That’s why libraries like the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) in Texas are taking innovative…
Discover Read to Me, Sora’s new text-to-speech feature
At risk of stating the obvious, our team talks a lot – both often AND loudly – about the comparative merits of digital reading and the value of providing students with choice. Choice of not only what to read, but how to read, whether it’s…
Kapow! Supercharge your library with these comics & graphic novels now available in OverDrive MAX
Want to be a superhero in your community? Add comics & graphic novels from Marvel and Humainoids, Inc., now available in the popular OverDrive MAX lending model! With OverDrive MAX, libraries can stock bundles of 100 loans with no expiration date. From improving visual literacy…
Ready, set, go! National Library Week is here
PLA 2024 might be over, but we get another opportunity to celebrate libraries with National Library Week! National Library Week (April 7—April 13, 2024) is a time to celebrate the vital role libraries play in our communities. It’s a moment to recognize the importance of…
April recommended lists you don’t want to miss
April’s arrival means spring has officially begun and the days are finally lasting longer! With it also comes many new things to celebrate, including Earth Day and National Poetry Month. And apparently a Solar Eclipse that you may have heard a thing or two about….
Competition documentaries that showcase why Kanopy is the streaming service champion
Back in October, I started playing competitive pinball. (Believe me, I didn’t know it was a thing either until last year.) But in the six months since joining the Cleveland Belles & Chimes women’s pinball league, I’ve participated in several leagues in the area (and…
Tips to supercharge your digital library and more at PLA 2024!
This week, public librarians will be arriving in Columbus, Ohio for the 2024 Public Library Association conference. If you are going to be attending PLA 2024, be sure to visit Team OverDrive in Booth #2223 as we share exciting Libby updates, Kanopy news, and more!…
6 Sora lessons for electives based on the Technology Integration Matrix [Sora in the Classroom Series]
In this recurring Sora in the Classroom series, we discuss lesson ideas for using Sora to support your state and district technology and curriculum requirements in all subject areas. In the prior four parts of this series, we learned how easily Sora can be incorporated…
Celebrating a century of Simon & Schuster
In 1924, piano salesman Richard L. Simon and trade magazine editor M. Lincoln Schuster pooled their resources to publish a book of crossword puzzles. It was the first of its kind, and this revolutionary book was a runaway bestseller. 100 years later, Simon & Schuster…